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South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
Bangalore city tour with Lalbagh gardens, temples, Bangalore Palace, government sights, and KR Market food stops plus lunch and hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Nice tour to see more of Bengaluru -- I really enjoyed the flower market and sampling fresh fruits! Prashant was happy to take pictures for me and answer any questions.”
Walk George Town’s colonial landmarks in Chennai—Fort St. George, St. Mary’s, Madras High Court, Armenian Church—small-group and guide-led.
“Kannan was great guiding us through Fort St George with its historic buildings, visited St Thomas’s fascinating Basilica and the colonial buildings either side or Central Station Good pace, good description and quite fascinating.”
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk with Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, palace, Jewish sites, and spice market.
“We had a wonderful walk through Fort Kochi with Biju. Biju is really knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about his city. We learnt lots and would highly recommend if you’re after an interesting and insightful historic walk around Fort Kochi. Thank you”
Fort Kochi heritage walk with Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese and Dutch links, Ayurveda stories, coffee and snacks, ending on Princess Street. 2-3 hours.
“It was a thoroughly enjoyable and an incredible learning experience. Johann, the storyteller, was passionate, authentic (hailing from Fort Kochi) and clearly done a lot of research on this theme.”
Private day trip from Bangalore to Somnathpur and Talakadu: UNESCO Chennakesava carvings, Keertinarayana temples, lunch included.
“good tour, you will see 2 temples and have lunch. The first temple is in a very rural location, I would recommend bringing bug spray and some bottles of water. We brought our own bag with bottles of water and an extra battery pack for our pRead more”
A 2-day private Hampi getaway from Bangalore by car with a pro guide, temple entry fees, hotel stay, and a fast start to the ancient Vijayanagara sites.
“This is an excellent tour. Hampi is a wonderfully historical site. It would be easy to spend several days there. This tour provides a great introduction and covers all of the most important sites. My driver Mohan conveyed me safely and comfoRead more”
Walk old Bangalore’s Tipu Palace, temples, fort ruins, and busy markets in 3–4 hours with a licensed guide and included monument entry.
“This was a perfect 3-4 hour tour hitting a perfect mix of temples, palaces, and markets. Only had a few hours during a recent work trip and wanted to see some of the main historical and cultural parts of Bangalore and this tour was absolutRead more”
Small-group Bangalore tour with a guide: Bangalore Fort, Kote Venkataramana Temple, Bangalore Palace and KR Market, private pickup.
“Sherwin did a great job! He is a very knowledgeable guide. It was a good bit of walking around the sights, so wear comfortable shoes. I would highly recommend this tour!”
4-hour private Hyderabad Old City tour with hotel pickup, tuk-tuk, Irani chai, and key sights like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.
“Very knowledgable! Did the tour just us and was thoughtful and tons of history. We saw all the main sites”
Full-day Hyderabad heritage with Golconda Fort, Charminar, Nizams palaces, Laad Bazaar shopping, and included dum biryani lunch.
“I was looking for a day tour and there were lots of options. I am glad I found this listing, it was a good price and offered great value! Unlike other tours, all necessary entrance fees were included with our booking, even a yummy biryani lunch fRead more”
A private walking tour through old Bangalore: fort history, the biggest flower market, a dosa stop, and Tipu’s summer palace.
“Our guide, Deepti, is an absolutely wonderful young woman — knowledgeable, well-prepared, so friendly and cheerful, nether I nor my companions can say enough about her and our walk. We learned so much about this great and thriving Read more”
Sip hi-tea atop Hyderabad’s Falaknuma Palace on a small-group heritage walk with an art historian, city views, and afternoon snacks.
“If you are visiting Hyderabad, Faluknuma Palace is a must see not only for its grandeur but also to enjoy the Afternoon tea in one of its restaurants. The service is impeccable and so is the food. I made the booking thru the Travel Agency HyRead more”
Walk Mylapore with a local guide past Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Math, and San Thome Cathedral, with snacks and an autorickshaw ride.
“Rajesh was very helpful, nice and informative bringing out the important aspects of the Tour of the Mylapore region. Well worth the tour to see some historic sites of Chennai!”
3–4 hour Old City walk in Hyderabad: Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Laad Bazaar and Chowmahalla Palace. Pickup and mobile ticket.
“This is a must for a first time visit to Hyderabad. I had a busy schedule during my visit, but this tour was perfect for a half day. I couldn’t believe how much we saw and the tour guide was absolutely amazing! Highly recommended.”
Kochi Jewish Heritage tour: synagogues, cemetery and Ancestry Tower on a 7-hour small-group route with hotel pickup.
“Priyanka was super. Articulate, knowledgeable and friendly. Went out of his way to make sure that we had a great experience. Highly recommend his services”
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